Things to do in Japan
Day Trips from Tokyo8 optionsDay Trips from Osaka15 optionsMount Fuji Tours17 optionsDay Trips from Kyoto31 optionsGo Kart Tour Tokyo19 optionsShibuya Tour20 optionsTokyo City Tour10 optionsTokyo Imperial Palace Tour56 optionsAkihabara Tour34 optionsBike Tour Kyoto15 optionsHimeji Castle Tours28 optionsTokyo Walking Tour184 options
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Tsukiji Fish Market Sushi Class: Make & Eat Fresh SushiA 2-hour sushi making class and guided market tour at Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, hosted by a 100-year market family. You walk through hidden shops and specialty stalls with an English-speaking local, then move into the kitchen to make 10 sushi pieces—tuna, salmon, vegetable rolls, inari sushi and a tuna roll—using fresh ingredients from the market and authentic Japanese knives. Your finished sushi goes into an original handcrafted wooden bento box, which you eat on-site. The group stays under 8 people, and children ages 3–9 get 20% off.Is it for me?At 2 hours total, this fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, leaving time to explore more of Tokyo before or after. The class is hands-on and you eat what you make, so it works best if you are comfortable with raw fish and can arrive 10 minutes early to start on time.
Kiso Valley: Nakasendo Trail Magome-Tsumago HikeYou hike the Nakasendo Trail from Magome down to Tsumago through forest and past waterfalls, stopping at a traditional lunch and the Waki-honjin Okuya museum in Tsumago. Your English-speaking guide handles the route, timing, and entry to the museum. The bus gets you to the start at 9:00am and from the finish to Nagiso Station. You need good fitness and a full day—around six to seven hours of walking with breaks.Is it for me?Book this if you're a fit hiker who wants to walk one of Japan's historic routes with someone who knows the villages and their history, and you'd rather not navigate the trail, arrange entry fees, or figure out the bus schedule yourself—the guide and fixed timing handle all three.
Jigokudani Monkey Park tour from Nagano: See snow monkeys batheA guided tour of Jigokudani Monkey Park near Nagano takes you to where hundreds of snow monkeys bathe in mountain hot springs to survive winter cold. The tour includes a professional English-speaking guide, round-trip bus tickets from Yudanaka station, and a free foot spa after the hike. Groups stay small—no more than eight people—and the walk covers mountain paths at 850 meters altitude, so wear shoes you can move in and pack light.Is it for me?If you are staying in Nagano without a car, this tour solves the transport problem—the guide meets you at Yudanaka station and handles the bus tickets and the route, so you step off the train and walk straight into the mountains. The small group size and fixed schedule mean the day holds together without you building it.
Aomori City Culture Tour: Local Guide, Art & History WalkYou’ll explore Aomori city with a local guide who brings art museums, ancient Jomon sites, and Nebuta Festival legends to life. Expect hands-on moments—like ducking into reconstructed huts or hearing festival drums echo—and time for apple treats by the bay. It’s a day you’ll remember for its warmth and unexpected details.
Haneda Airport to Tokyo Hotels: Shared Shuttle TransferYou get picked up at Haneda terminal with a sign board, share a van with other arriving travelers, and ride door-to-door to your Tokyo hotel in one of the 23 central wards. One suitcase and one carry-on per person are included; the driver handles the route and timing, so you just sit back after your flight. Book with your flight details and hotel address, and confirm any extra baggage under Special Requirements.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and train navigation after landing, and your hotel is in central Tokyo with a phone number starting '03' — the fixed price and door-to-door drop-off mean you know exactly what you're paying and where you're going before you step out of the terminal.
Nishiki Market Walking Food Tour: Kyoto's Kitchen with tastingsA three-hour walking food tour through Kyoto's Nishiki Market and surrounding neighborhoods, led by a local guide in English. You'll visit Rokkakudo Temple, sample seasonal produce at Yaoyaichi, explore Daimaru Department Store's gourmet basement, and taste 5–8 local foods — sashimi, meat buns, wagashi and regional specialties — as you move through the stalls. The guide introduces recommended shops so you can keep exploring and tasting on your own after the tour ends at Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you'll follow the commentary and recommendations without translation — a good fit if you want to understand what you're tasting and why each shop matters to Kyoto's food culture. If you prefer an audio guide or want to move through the markets at your own pace, ask about those options at checkout.
Osaka Go-Kart Tour: EV Karts & Night Drive Through LandmarksYou drive a new electric go-kart styled like a Shelby Cobra through Osaka's lit-up streets, passing Dotonbori, Tsutenkaku Tower, Osaka Castle, and Shinsaibashi. Costume rental, English support, and a post-drive coffee are included. The 40-minute route skips Tsutenkaku; longer options add more landmarks. You need original passport and driver's license documents before you can start.Is it for me?Book this if you want to move through Osaka's most famous districts on your own terms, with photo stops built in and no need to figure out transit or navigate on foot — the kart does the moving and the guide does the explaining, which frees you to actually look around.
Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament: Ringside Seats & MuseumYou get ringside access to Japan's national sport during a fifteen-day tournament at Kokugikan Stadium in Tokyo, with admission included and the option to upgrade your seat. No guide, no transportation arranged — just you, the wrestlers, and thousands of fans who know exactly what they're watching. Matches run daily across the tournament window.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience Japan's national sport live without arranging a guided tour or transport — the ticket gets you in, and the stadium's location on Tokyo's public transit means you handle the rest on your own schedule.
Nijo Castle tour with expert guide: Samurai stories in 3 hoursA small-group guided tour of Nijo Castle with a bilingual English-speaking guide who reveals the hidden structures, secret roles and unspoken rules of samurai life that most tours leave out. The tour covers the fortress, Ninomaru Palace, grounds and gardens over 3 hours, includes castle admission and green tea during a break, and keeps the group to a maximum of 8 people. Your guide meets you at the main gate on the east side of the castle.Is it for me?The 3-hour focus on Nijo Castle alone means you're not splitting your morning or afternoon between multiple sites—it leaves room for other neighborhoods or museums in the same day, but only if you book this tour early and don't need flexibility on the start time.
Hakodate: Rickshaw Ride with Local Guide & Photo StopsYou’ll ride through Hakodate’s historic streets in a traditional rickshaw, guided by a local who shares stories and takes photos along the way. Expect friendly conversation, unique views above street level, and glimpses into daily life you might miss on foot. It’s an experience that feels personal—and lingers long after you’ve left.
Tokyo National Museum: Private Guide & Permanent CollectionsYou get a private guide leading you through the Tokyo National Museum's permanent collections in the Main Building and Horyu-ji Gallery, covering 3,000+ artworks and nearly 100 national treasures spanning ancient to modern Japan. Admission is included; the guide handles the context so you don't miss what matters. The collection rotates weekly, so return visits always show something different. Plan for several hours to move through at a pace that lets the pieces register.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand what you're looking at instead of just moving past it — a private guide is what makes 3,000 artworks feel like a coherent story instead of an overwhelming catalog, and it keeps the pace yours instead of the crowd's.
Kenroku-en Garden & Kanazawa Castle Walking Tour: Local GuideA two-hour guided walking tour of Kenroku-en Garden and Kanazawa Castle's exterior in Kanazawa, led by a local expert who traces the historical connection between the feudal lord's residence and the castle grounds. The guide explains the military strategy behind the castle's different stone walls and fortifications, and how the garden served as the outer grounds of the domain. Garden admission is included; castle interior entry is not.Is it for me?The tour is a steady two-hour walk on outdoor ground, so it suits someone comfortable with continuous walking and outdoor conditions. If you want to understand the castle and garden as connected landmarks rather than separate stops, a guide who speaks English and knows the feudal history makes that connection clear in a way a solo visit would not.
Yokohama or Kamakura Private Tour with Local GuideYou’ll walk ancient temple grounds in Kamakura or explore Yokohama’s lively neighborhoods with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect moments of quiet awe at Daibutsu, laughter over matcha breaks, and small surprises along winding paths — all tailored to your pace. It’s one of those days you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Narita to Tokyo Hotels: Private Taxi with Flight TrackingYou get picked up at Narita arrivals by a driver who's tracked your flight, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, and arrive at your Tokyo hotel without arranging taxis or negotiating fares. The driver handles your luggage and knows the route; you just sit back. Fixed price, English-speaking service, and 24/7 support if anything changes.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Narita with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and currency exchange—the driver meets you, handles the luggage, and the price is locked in before you land, so the transfer stops being a negotiation and starts being a relief.
Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery Tour: Private Day Trip with TastingA private guided day trip to Ozawa Shuzo, Tokyo's oldest functioning sake brewery, located 80 minutes by train from Shinjuku in the Tama river valley. The tour includes a riverside walk from Mitake station, a brewery tour with production methods and sake varieties explained by staff, a gourmet lunch at the brewery's traditional restaurant, sake tastings in the tasting rooms, a visit to a small forest temple, and return transport to Shinjuku with your guide. All food, drinks and beverages are included; minimum age is 20 years.Is it for me?This eight-hour day trip works best if you have a full morning and afternoon free and want to spend it outside central Tokyo. The 80-minute train ride each way means it is not a quick add-on to a busy schedule, but it is the trade that makes the riverside walk, the brewery tour, the lunch and the tastings all fit into one day without rushing.
Tokyo Anime Drawing Class & Museum Tour PrivateYou visit the Suginami Animation Museum to learn how anime is produced, tour a working anime school and studio in Nakano with a guide, and then draw in the anime style yourself with an instructor who teaches to your level. The experience is private to your group, lasts three hours, and includes all materials and transportation between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how anime actually gets made without spending a day researching studios on your own — the private format means your group moves at one pace, and the instructor adjusts the drawing lesson to whoever shows up.
Nishiki Market food tour Kyoto: Tastings with a local guideA two-hour food tour of Nishiki Market and a Depachika underground food hall in Kyoto, led by a live guide in English, Spanish, French or Chinese. You taste four items—yuba sashimi, soy milk donut, gyoza and tempura—at the vendors themselves, then visit Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine nearby. The guide introduces you to the market's history and the families running the stalls, turning a crowded marketplace into a readable story instead of a sensory blur.Is it for me?Book a private tour if you want the guide's full attention and the freedom to linger at a stall that interests you; choose the small group option if you're comfortable sharing the guide with other travelers and prefer a lower price. Either way, the two-hour window means you taste without committing to a full-day food experience.
Private Food & Sake Tour in Kyoto with SommelierA private three-hour food and sake tasting tour in central Kyoto for groups of 2–4, led by Kenji, a certified international sake sommelier who spent years at a brewery in Hyogo. You visit two to three neighborhood bars and standing bars, sampling high-quality sake and Japanese craft beer alongside Kyoto's pub cuisine; venues are chosen based on your taste preferences. Minimum age is 20; dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice.Is it for me?Book this if you're a small group (2–4 people) who want to experience how locals actually spend an evening in Kyoto, not a structured sightseeing tour. The private format and sommelier's knowledge mean the bars and drinks shift to what you actually want, rather than a fixed itinerary everyone follows.
Amanohashidate & Miyama Day Tour from Osaka or KyotoA guided day tour from Osaka or Kyoto to Amanohashidate and the thatched-roof village of Miyama, with stops at Chionji Temple, a 12-minute sightseeing cruise, and Kasamatsu Park's cable car viewpoint. The tour includes lunch, an English or Mandarin-speaking guide, and air-conditioned transport; you choose your departure city and meet time at the station.Is it for me?Choose the Osaka departure if you're based in or near Osaka; choose Kyoto if you're staying in Kyoto or the surrounding region. Either way, you meet the bus at the station—no hotel pickup—so the tour works around your own accommodation without adding logistics.
Tokyo Food Market Tour with Local Guide & Custom StopsYou’ll wander Tokyo’s legendary fish markets with a local guide who knows every shortcut and snack stall. Taste fresh street food at Tsukiji, see Toyosu’s modern market action, explore Asakusa’s temple streets and quirky kitchenware shops — all at your own pace. Expect laughter, new flavors, and small surprises around every corner.
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- Gunma Prefecture›
- Hiroshima Prefecture›
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- Ibaraki Prefecture›
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- Kochi Prefecture›
- Kumamoto Prefecture›
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- Mie Prefecture›
- Miyagi Prefecture›
- Nagasaki Prefecture›
- Oita Prefecture›
- Okayama Prefecture›
- Okinawa›
- Saga Prefecture›
- Saitama Prefecture›
- Shimane Prefecture›
- Tochigi Prefecture›
- Tokushima Prefecture›
- Tokyo Prefecture›
- Tottori Prefecture›
- Yamagata Prefecture›
- Yamaguchi Prefecture›
